vuông góc
[vuəŋ˧˧ ɣawk͡p̚˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(adjective) perpendicular or orthogonal
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
2 đường thẳng vuông góc2 perpendicular (coplanar) lines or 2 orthogonal (non-coplanar) lines
vuông góc vớiperpendicular to; orthogonal to; at right angles to
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “vuông góc” mean?
(adjective) perpendicular or orthogonal
Is “vuông góc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.